Damean Collins was 16 when he was shot and killed in Milwaukee on November 7, 2020. The shooting happened about 11:30 p.m. near 15th and Lloyd Streets; police said he was shot and killed during an altercation. Family members confirmed his identity to local news but asked to remain anonymous.

His death came amid a marked rise in homicides in Milwaukee during 2020, a surge linked in reporting to pandemic-related stresses such as food insecurity, housing instability and unemployment. Community groups including the city’s Office of Violence Prevention and 414LIFE have been active in supporting families and addressing underlying factors.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the investigation remains open. If anyone has information that could help solve Damean Collins’ killing, please contact the Milwaukee Police Department.